Truls Möregårdh: the Swede who broke China's grip on the Smashes
Truls Möregårdh is a Swedish table tennis player born in Lessebo in 2002, a right-handed shakehand attacker. He won two Olympic silver medals at Paris 2024, became the first non-Chinese player to win a WTT Grand Smash singles title in 2025 and reached world No. 2 in 2026.
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Truls Möregårdh is the leading name in Swedish table tennis since the country's golden era. At Paris 2024 he took two Olympic silvers, and in 2025 he won a Grand Smash at home, something only Chinese players had done before. This page covers Möregårdh's career, titles and playing style.
Who is Truls Möregårdh
Truls Möregårdh was born on 16 February 2002 in Lessebo, Sweden. He is right-handed and plays the shakehand grip, using equipment from Swedish brand Stiga. For the tradition behind Swedish table tennis, see the Swedish golden era.
Truls Möregårdh's titles
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| Olympics | Silver in singles and team, Paris 2024 |
| World Championships | Singles semifinalist, 2025 |
| European Championships | Team gold, 2023 |
| WTT | Europe Smash 2025, Champions Montpellier 2025, Champions Macao 2026 |
| Ranking | World No. 2 in 2026 |
Paris 2024: two silvers
In Paris, Möregårdh reached the singles final and lost to China's Fan Zhendong. In the team event he also took silver alongside Kalle and Anton Källberg. More in table tennis at Paris 2024.
2025 and 2026: big titles
In August 2025 in Malmö he won the WTT Europe Smash over then world No. 1 Lin Shidong, becoming the first non-Chinese Grand Smash singles champion. In October he won WTT Champions Montpellier, beating Sora Matsushima 4-0 in the final. In September 2026 he took WTT Champions Macao, defeating Hugo Calderano in the final. His career-high ranking is No. 2, reached in March 2026; in October 2026 he is No. 4. See the table tennis world ranking.
Playing style
Möregårdh is a classic attacker with plenty of variation. What defines him:
- Blocking and counter-attack: he uses the opponent's pace to place very fast balls.
- Aggressive backhand, used both to block and to accelerate.
- Creativity, with uncommon shots such as the chop block, and quick serve reading.
- Composure in long matches. See playing styles.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 3 |
| W | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-29 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Togami Shunsuke JPN vs Truls Moregard SWE 1-3 11-7, 9-11, 12-14, 5-11 |
| W | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-27 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Thibault Poret FRA vs Truls Moregard SWE 0-3 8-11, 6-11, 8-11 |
| L | China Smash 2026 2026-10-10 | Men's singles Quarterfinals | Truls Moregard SWE vs Lin Yun-Ju TPE 0-4 7-11, 9-11, 9-11, 7-11 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-08 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Truls Moregard SWE vs Wen Ruibo CHN 3-2 7-11, 11-6, 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-06 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Truls Moregard SWE vs Xu Yingbin CHN 3-1 11-5, 11-7, 6-11, 12-10 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-05 | Men's singles Round of 64 | Truls Moregard SWE vs Chan Baldwin HKG 3-2 9-11, 11-5, 11-9, 10-12, 20-18 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-13 | Men's singles Final | Hugo Calderano BRA vs Truls Moregard SWE 1-4 7-11, 9-11, 11-3, 8-11, 9-11 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-13 | Men's singles Semifinals | Truls Moregard SWE vs Harimoto Tomokazu JPN 4-3 11-13, 11-6, 6-11, 12-10, 11-8, 9-11, 16-14 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Truls Möregårdh?
He is a Swedish player born in Lessebo in 2002, right-handed, shakehand, and a two-time Olympic silver medallist at Paris 2024.
Did Truls Möregårdh win an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won two silver medals at Paris 2024, in singles and the team event.
How old is Truls Möregårdh?
He was born on 16 February 2002, so he is 24.
What is Möregårdh's highest ranking?
World No. 2, in March 2026. In October 2026 he was No. 4.